Once the other state’s interstate compact office approves the placement, and a Texas court allows the placement to proceed, the Texas caseworker must make the necessary arrangements to place the child outside of Texas.
In addition, the caseworker must notify the regional well-being specialist [sic, intranet link]External Lito ensure that any medical needs for the child are arranged before the child’s placement in the receiving state.
The regional well-being specialist must be notified at least 30 days before the child’s placement, whenever possible.
See the ICPC Resource GuidePDF Document for more information on well-being specialists.
While the child is in the other state, the other state’s agency provides ongoing supervision. See 6418 The Supervision Services Expected From Another State.
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